Part Time Professional Prospectus

Part TimeProfessional Prospectus

Contents

3. Course Overview

4. Introduction

5. Our History

6. Why study with us?

7. Guest Lecture Series

8. Course Information

22. Consultancy Service

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Mode Duration of Study Page

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE International Accounting BA (Hons) (Top-up from HND / AAT / AIA / IFA ) 15 months DL 8

Accounting and Finance MSc (Top-up from ACCA and CIMA) 1 year PT/DL 8

Accounting FdA (Top-up for NHS staff) 1 year DL 9

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Business – Foundation Degree 3-4 years PT 10

Business and Management BA (Hons) (Top-up from HND/FD) 15 months DL 10

Construction Management BSc (Top-up from HND/FD) 1 year PT 10

Management - University Certificate in Management Studies (CMS) 1 year PT 11

Management – Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) 2 years PT/DL 11

Management MBA (Top-up from DMS) 1 year PT/DL 11

Management MBA 2-3 years PT/DL 12

Master in Business Leadership (MBL) 18 months PT 13

IT AND COMPUTING Business Computing BSc (Hons) (Top-up from HND/FD) 1 year PT day 14

IT Service Management University Diploma 1-2 years PT/DL 15

IT Service Management MSc 1-3 years PT/DL 15

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) HRM - University Certificate (CIPD) 1 year PT 16

HRM – Postgraduate Diploma (CIPD) 1-2 years PT 16

HRM MA (Top-up from CIPD Postgraduate Diploma) 1 year PT/DL 17

MARKETING

Marketing – Professional Certificate in Marketing (CIM) 1 year PT 18

Marketing - Professional Diploma in Marketing (CIM) 1 year PT 19

Marketing – MA (Top-up from CIM Postgraduate Diploma) 1 year PT/DL 19

SPECIALIST Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Institute of Linguists) 1 year BL 20

PT = Part Time DL = Distance Learning BL = Blended Learning

Course overview

With over 35 years experience,

Northampton Business School (NBS) is

renowned for high quality teaching and

research, supported by strong links with

industry and commerce.

The School is home to more than 100

staff drawing expertise from Accounting,

Business, Economics, Enterprise, Human

Resources, IT, Languages, Management,

and Marketing. It has an international

reputation for research and teaching

and the significant professional and

commercial experience of the staff

underpins all the School’s activities.

For more information, visit www.northampton.ac.uk/professional

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Introduction

Our History We are a young vibrant university which has changed significantly since our establishment in the early 20th Century - not only in the number of students we teach, but also in the range and level of courses offered and in the quality of performance in nationally benchmarked assessments of both teaching and research.

Where did it all begin?

Historical records date back to 11 March

1867 when a free public lecture on science

and art was held in Northampton Town Hall.

As a result of its popularity, evening classes

in electricity and magnetism were started in

October of the same year and the journey to

today’s University of Northampton began.

1924 saw the establishment of Northampton

Technical College and in 1975 the first

Faculty of Management and Business was

created.

In 2005 The University of Northampton was

given full university status and research

degree awarding powers.

Park Campus Summer 1974

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Flexibility

With busy lifestyles and existing

commitments, we understand that

flexibility is vital and our courses are

designed and delivered with this in mind.

We offer part time, distance learning and

blended learning modes of study.

Professional Body Recognition

We have strong links with the commercial

sector and an emphasis on vocational

learning has resulted in a number of

courses within the school receiving

professional body recognition.

Excellent Facilities

With a £1.7 million extension, NBS now

boasts a social networking area complete

with high powered computers, soft seating

areas, a mock board room and a range of

smaller study spaces.

The Libraries (on both Park and Avenue

Campus) give access to over 375,000

books and 15,000 journals in both print

and electronic formats.

Why study with us?

Northampton Business School has

established a successful guest lecture

series attracting a wide range of high profile

speakers. These lectures are offered free

of charge and are open to students, staff

and members of the public. Our series of

lectures aims to educate, stimulate and

encourage debate.

The majority of lectures are held in

Cottesbrooke Building at The University

of Northampton’s Park Campus in the

evening. If you would like to be added to

the mailing list email:

[email protected]

or alternatively visit:

www.northampton.ac.uk/guestlecture

We have already had the pleasure of hosting the following guest lectures:

Michael Jones, Michael Jones Jewellers “New capitalism - or not so new?”

Richard Mintern, COO, The Monarch Group “From shop floor to Chief Operating Officer”

Tom Lloyd, Management writer and author “China’s Management Revolution”

Allan Fraser-Rush, Lowe Brindfors, Stockholm “Let your customers do the selling. The power of user generated content”

Peter Whitehead, Editor, Executive Appointments, Financial Times “How hard can it be to run a big company?”

Sanjeev Shetty, Senior Sports Journalist, BBC “The World of Sport and Media-perspectives from a BBC World Sports News Editor”

Guest Lecture Series

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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

International Accounting BA (Hons) (top-up from HND/AAT/AIA/IFA) Mode of study: Distance Learning

Duration: 15 months

Entry requirements: Students must hold a

relevant HND/FdA or professional qualification.

The course aims to provide the student with an

in-depth knowledge of accounting and finance

in an international setting and provides a sound

framework for those wishing to pursue further

study or to enhance employment opportunities.

The course has been primarily designed for those

interested in accounting as users rather than

providers.

During this course, students will learn about

the key aspects and developments in the

delivery of international accounting and financial

management, examining current trends in

international financial regulation and developing

skills of criticism and analysis.

www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/463

Accounting and Finance MSc (top-up from ACCA and CIMA) Mode of study: Part Time and Distance Learning

Duration: One year

Entry requirements: Applicants should be fully

qualified (by examination) members of ACA, ACCA,

CIPFA, AIA, CIMA or equivalent.

The course aims to extend and enhance the

understanding and competence gained via

professional qualification and to enhance the

ability of students to think strategically about

management and organisational change.

Typical modules include Managing Strategic

Change, Dissertation and Research Methods.

Managing Strategic Change takes an in-depth

look at both leading edge strategic issues and

change processes. The module covers the

business tools, techniques and concepts used in

scanning the business environment for potential

changes, analysing the potential implications of

differing scenarios, strategies and processes

before developing responses to potential

changes.


Course Information


Accounting FdA (top-up for NHS staff)Mode of study: Distance Learning

Duration: One year

Entry requirements: Students must have passed

AAT Technician level or equivalent or have relevant

work experience.

A Foundation Degree in Accounting designed

specifically for NHS staff. The FdA in Accounting

has two stages, each with six subjects or

modules. Typically you will cover Managing Public

Sector Finance, Managing People and Managing

Organisational Success. The final module

Learning Through Work considers your personal

and professional development. Learning is agreed

through a) setting yourself objectives for a six

month period, in consultation with your tutor and/

or your employer b) assessing your development

in seeking to achieve these objectives (a personal

development log will be kept) c) reflecting on the

process so that further development can occur.


Lobna Benchiri-Habeeb MSc Accounting and FinancePersonal Account Manager

Lloyds TSB

I graduated from the University of

Northampton in 2007 with a BA (Hons) in

Business and Management.

I chose to return to the University to

undertake the MSc Accounting and Finance

qualification as the help and support I

received from my tutors during my time as an

undergraduate was very good. Thanks to the

open door policy at the university I can easily

meet with my tutors face to face to discuss

my work.

As I work full-time I had to sacrifice my only

day off during the week to attend the course.

It can be hard sometimes to fit everything

in but the tutors understand we have other

commitments and are very supportive.

I believe that the course will be a turning

point in my career as I will gain the

professional and personal skills needed to

succeed in a finance related profession.

The sessions provide an open platform to

discuss current economic and financial

issues which reflect how knowledgeable and

experienced the tutors are.

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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Business FdAMode of study: Part Time

Duration: Three to four years

Entry requirements: Applicants should have

a BTEC National, AVCE or one A level. Relevant

work experience and training will be considered in

addition to any formal qualifications.

The modules tend to focus on the work of a range

of functional areas within businesses including

marketing, finance, human resource management

and information systems. While taught modules

generally have considerable workplace focus,

the FdA includes substantial vocational elements

in the form of work-based learning modules.

Therefore students need to be in suitable

employment to succeed on the course.

As the programme develops, learning moves from

a broad understanding of the nature and issues

within business onto intellectual discussion and

argument around more specialised aspects within

business. Work-based learning modules enable

students to undertake substantial study and

analysis of their working environment.


Business and Management BA (top-up from HND/FdA)Mode of study: Distance Learning

Duration: 15 months

Entry requirements: Applicants are expected to

have successfully completed a Business-related

HND (or equivalent qualification).

The programme builds upon the vocational

approach of HNDs and encourages students to

take a critical and analytical approach to their

understanding of business (particularly in the

Strategic Management and Critical Perspectives

on Management areas).

The course is challenging and hard work but

the upside for successful students will be a real

sense of achievement, an improved skill set and

increased career opportunities. It enables you to

combine your business and management work

with distance learning study.


Construction Management BSc (top-up from HND/FdA) Mode of study: Part Time

Duration: One year

Entry requirements: Applicants must hold

a HND/FdSc in Construction Management or

equivalent.

Delivery of the course is shared between the

technical staff in the Construction Department

at Moulton College and the management staff

in Northampton Business School. This ensures

that students have a balanced programme

of associated technical skills and business

expertise.

This course covers stage three of the

Construction Management BSc (Hons) degree.

This final stage includes completion of practical

projects.


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Management – University Certificate in Management Studies (CMS)Mode of study: Part Time

Duration: One year

Entry requirements: The primary focus will be

the job held by the applicant and their experience.

However, in general, students will be over 23, in

full-time or part-time employment and have been

educated to level three with work experience.

Longer work experience can compensate for the

absence of prior academic achievement.

The primary aims of the course are to promote

personal and career development by increasing

the participant’s knowledge and understanding

of management. It will develop management

skills relevant to first-line management positions

and provide participants with a basis for further

self-development and encourages them to take

responsibility for their own development and for

those for whom they are responsible.

Students explore their potential and increase their

self-awareness and confidence, to become more

effective in their management roles and finally

to provide progression opportunities to more

advanced programmes.


Management – Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)Mode of study: Part Time or Distance Learning

Duration: Two years

Entry requirements: Candidates should normally

either hold an honours degree from a British (or

equivalent) university, or possess a recognised

graduate or postgraduate level professional

qualification. They should normally have two years

work experience at supervisory level or above.

The course aims to develop management

expertise through the examination and

application of modern management concepts

and techniques. The programme is designed not

only to give students a thorough understanding of

business and management processes, but also

to enable them to develop their effectiveness as a

practising manager.


MBA - Master in Business Administration (top-up from DMS)Mode of study: Part Time or Distance Learning

Duration: One year

Entry requirements: Applicants will normally

be expected to hold the Diploma in Management

Studies (DMS) from Edexcel or a British university.

The programme has been designed to enhance

the knowledge and skills developed on the DMS.

The MBA enables participants to consider issues

in an organisation wide or total business context.

Skills in analysing business and organisational

problems are emphasised. The focus of the

programme is in developing holistic strategic

thinking within an organisation. The ability to

recognise and exploit opportunities and the

development of strategies and plans to cope

with managing change are addressed. Course

members will be instructed in management

research techniques appropriate to Masters

degree level learning to enable them to fulfil the

demands of the course assessment scheme and,

in particular, satisfactorily complete a dissertation.


Craig Molford MBAOperations Director

COM DEV Europe Ltd

The course has provided me with an insight into

all aspects of business from human resources

and effective management, through operational

strategy to management and corporate finance.

Being a postgraduate degree, the course has

applied demands on both my professional

and personal circumstance that cannot be

overstated and as such has required a disciplined

commitment to the course. Aside from the

academic aspects of the course provided by the

University a real benefit has been the opportunity

to interact, collaborate and learn from other

like-minded individuals from varied backgrounds.

Having the opportunity to actively discuss and

often debate the application of the taught theory

in real world situations across both the private and

public sectors has provided an insight that I would

not have found anywhere else and will prove

invaluable when considering business challenges

in the future.

“The skills I have gained during my time at university have proven beneficial to my career”

The skills I have gained during my time at

university, particularly in strategic and financial

aspects of business administration have proven

beneficial to my career and resulted in my

promotion to the role of Operations Director at

COM DEV Europe. If I was to provide advice

to other professionals considering an MBA

qualification I would suggest that they grab the

opportunity with both hands and go for it.


MBA – Master in Business AdministrationMode of study: Part Time or Distance Learning

Duration: Two to three years (dependant on mode

of study)

Entry requirements: Applicants will normally be

expected to hold an honours degree of a British

university or equivalent and have a minimum of two

years relevant management experience. HNC/HND

or Dip HE qualifications or their equivalent will be

considered, as will applicants with significant work

experience following the successful completion of a

GMAT or other appropriate aptitude test.

The programme has been designed not only to

give participants a thorough understanding of

business and management processes, but also

to enable them to develop their effectiveness

as practising managers. It will create many

opportunities for participants and their

organisations to improve performance.

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The MBA enables participants to consider issues

in an organisation wide or total business context.

Skills in analysing business and organisational

problems are emphasised, as is the ability to

recognise and exploit opportunities.

Throughout the course interpersonal and

communication skills are highlighted and

developed, together with links between the

course content and the participants’ own job role

and workplaces. The MBA covers all the core

elements of Accounting, Marketing and Human

Resource Management that you would expect

in a comprehensive management development

programme. The fundamental aspect of strategy

development is fully addressed in the Strategic

Management module.

Part Time: www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/30

Distance Learning: www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/64

Master in Business Leadership (MBL)Mode of study: Part Time

Duration: 18 months

Entry requirements: Applicants are normally

expected to have achieved a first or second class

honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma, at a

British University, or equivalent. Recognition of prior

learning assessed on a case-by-case basis, may be

granted to selected applicants who have no formal

qualifications but who have at least 10-15 years of

relevant management and leadership experience.

Submission of a personal essay (in a word

processed document) addressing three critical

questions (approximately 200-250 words per each

question), will be required. Applicants will need a

recommendation from their employer or supervisor.

The course provides a rigorous education in

the concepts and techniques of business and

management. Skills and analytical tools of

relevance to a senior manager are developed

from this base, enabling such managers to

perform effectively within their organisations and

predict potential issues. Of key significance will

be encouraging participants to perceive their

organisations holistically, enabling strategic

issues to be identified, analysed and appropriate

plans implemented. The course seeks to enhance

the ability to learn and acquire new leadership

skills including the ability to critically evaluate

appropriate academic literature. Similarly

participants will be encouraged to identify their

personal continuing learning and development

needs beyond the provisions of the course

through their ability to critically reflect upon issues

impinging upon their personal circumstances.


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IT AND COMPUTING

Business Computing BSc (top-up from HND/FdA) Mode of study: Part Time (day)

Duration: One year

Entry requirements: Applicants must have a

relevant HND or Foundation Degree in a related

discipline.

The focus of this award is to develop the

commercial skills needed for a career in

computing systems for business. The central

concepts of computing systems are tackled,

such as systems analysis, software development,

database application, project management,

information systems and strategic management.

The top-up award adopts a strategic focus

considering information systems planning and

management within the rapidly changing IT

environment. The development side focuses on

project management and strategy whilst giving

students the opportunity to apply advanced

techniques in databases and data interrogation.

Students engage in a dissertation and an applied

project.


Alpha Bah MSc IT Service ManagementSystems Analyst

Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education,

Gambia

The MSc IT Service Management qualification

has helped me to realise how service industries

like IT in particular enable organisations to return

real value. As a technology professional with

over ten years experience working in the public

sector, I now realise my views have been isolated

and focused on the technology rather than

considering the whole picture. I am now exposed

to frameworks such as ITIL® that form the basis for

continual service improvement which are needed

to monitor and report organisational value and

benefit.

I chose the University of Northampton, because

I wanted a course that would help me to align my

organisation’s needs and information systems as

early as inception of the business case all the way

to implementation.


“The environment in Northampton has been conducive and a great adventure for me”

IT Service Management University DiplomaMode of study: Part Time or Distance Learning

Duration: One to two years

Entry requirements: Applications are welcome

from those with relevant work experience and a

minimum of two years experience in the IT field.

Those students working in a project management

environment who hold a current Prince2 Practitioner

qualification will be exempt from the INS3029

Project Management module.

The course in year one gives the student

an insight into the key areas of IT Service

Management and provides the broad knowledge

that those working in the industry need. Students

who work in the industry will be able to relate

these key elements to their working environment

and the assignments and projects are designed

to consolidate this learning in a practical way.

Generic elements of project management

and technology development underpin the

student’s second year. These elements enable

the student to embark on a worthwhile IT

Service Management project within their work

environment.


IT Service Management MScMode of study: Part Time or Distance Learning

Duration: One to three years

Entry requirements: Candidates will normally

hold a recognised first or second class honours

degree (or equivalent), or a postgraduate

qualification for which a degree or HND qualification

was a necessary entry requirement. Applicants

with relevant work experience in the IT field and

related professional qualifications i.e. ITIL®, will be

considered on an individual basis.

This course has been designed to meet the

need for competent and qualified staff that can

enable organisations to maximise the value of

Information Communications Technology (ICT)

and IT Services. It is suitable for any student

wishing to move into IT Service Management,

and is particularly relevant to business strategic

planning, service delivery and support, continuity

planning, application and infrastructure

management, quality management, project and

change management.

The course encompasses IT Service

Management through a series of progressive

units developing the student’s knowledge

from fundamental concepts, through to units

addressing IS strategy, management information,

quality management, application development,

infrastructure, service support and delivery,

continuity planning, people and operational

issues of implementing IT Service Management

Best Practice. The course addresses current

standards for IT Service Management, such as

ISO20000 and ITIL®.


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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM)

HRM – University Certificate (CIPD)Mode of study: Part Time

Duration: One year

Entry requirements: GCSE or BTEC National

Diploma level or equivalent Level 3. The CIPD

Certificate in Personnel Practice (CPP) is an ideal

entry qualification.

Three years experience in a HR administration or

management post.

For those in work the primary focus will be the job

held by the applicant and their experience.

The course is designed for those already

employed in a HR function or department. The

aims of this course are to increase students’

knowledge and understanding of management

in general and in particular Human Resource

Management. Students will have the opportunity

to develop their self-awareness and confidence

and thereby improve line management skills to

become a more effective HR manager.

The course is designed to develop the necessary

personal and interpersonal skills required for

managing people and to create and maintain

effective working relationships. Students will

have the opportunity to develop the skills needed

to analyse and evaluate Human Resource

Management activities and processes within the

regulatory framework.


HRM – Postgraduate Diploma (CIPD)Mode of study: Part Time

Duration: One to two years

Entry requirements: The minimum entry

requirements for the PG Diploma will be a

recognised and relevant graduate or postgraduate

level professional qualification at Level 5/6 or higher

and at least 12 months current working experience

within a personnel/HR department or related

area. Applicants holding CPP, CTP, HNC/HND or

Dip HE qualifications or their equivalent will also

be considered for admission provided that they

possess appropriate work experience and evidence

of CPD.

The PG Dip HRM aims to develop understanding

of the specialised knowledge, research

evidence and practice of HRM within a range of

organisational contexts, and to equip students

with the analytical and diagnostic skills required

of HR professionals. The programme will focus on

HRM activities, strategies and plans that underpin

sustainable organisational performance.

The programme provides a strong foundation

in general business and management, with

particular emphasis on understanding the

strategic significance of HRM modules which

develop the knowledge, understanding, skills

and competencies required of effective HR

professionals.



HRM MA (top-up from CIPD Diploma)Mode of study: Part Time or Distance Learning

Duration: One year

Entry requirements: Applicants should have

successfully completed the Chartered Institute of

Personnel and Development (CIPD) Diploma.

The programme is designed to broaden specialist

knowledge gained at a professional level.

Students take one module which ‘tops up’ their

CIPD Diploma to sufficient credits for an MA.

This involves a series of classes covering

research methods and preparing a proposal

for in depth study of a HR issue of strategic

significance. Following this, students embark

upon a dissertation of around 18,000 words that

analyses academic and practitioner literature,

gathers primary research and culminates in an

analysis and recommendations. Each student is

provided with a supervisor who provides support

and comments on draft work.


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Layla Dudley Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (CIPD) HR Advisor

I decided to enrol on the Postgraduate

Diploma in Human Resource Management to

help me to progress within HR and work my

way up the career ladder. As I am in full time

employment the best mode of study for me

was part time, this way I could continue in my

work and not lose any earnings.

I completed my first degree at the University

of Northampton so going back into education

after five years absence was not daunting for

me. I looked forward to studying again.

During my time on the course I have learnt

a lot about the different aspects of HR and

gained a more strategic view which will

only benefit me in the future. The social

interaction is fantastic, it’s good to learn from

other people within the same sector. I have

enjoyed the course and the lecturers are very

engaging.

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MARKETING

Professional Certificate in Marketing (CIM)Mode of study: Part Time

Duration: One year

Entry requirements: As a minimum, two A levels

are required or any general bachelors or masters

degree or an equivalent.

This qualification gives you the practical skills

and knowledge to devise and execute tactical

marketing activities and gain marketing credibility.

It is aimed at people who may be working in

marketing support positions or those whose

job roles include elements of marketing. The

qualification provides practical insights into

the principles and application of marketing in

a way to boost knowledge and support career

progression. Units of study include: Marketing

Essentials, Assessing the Marketing Environment,

Marketing Information and Systems, and

Stakeholder Marketing.



Daniel Jenkins Ferguson Professional Diploma in Marketing (CIM)Senior Marketing Executive, NICEIC

Daniel is currently enrolled on the Chartered

Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional

Diploma in Marketing and recently won

the CIM Marketer of the Year award (www.

cimawards.co.uk).

“The CIM qualification appealed to me as I

felt it would give me the opportunity to apply

marketing theory into real life scenarios

and enable me to move into a marketing

management position. I hope in the future

that I can make a real difference at a blue

chip company.

I really enjoy studying at NBS, the location

is really convenient and the engagement

from the tutors is great, they take a real

interest in the organisation you work for

and the challenges you face in your work

environment.”

“I would definitely recommend a CIM qualification to those who wish to progress their career in marketing”

Professional Diploma in Marketing (CIM)Mode of study: Part Time

Duration: One year

Entry requirements: The CIM Professional

Certificate in Marketing (either the 2002 syllabus or

the 2008 syllabus) Or

Any business or marketing Bachelors or Masters

degree (or equivalent) where a minimum of one third

of the credits come from marketing (for example

120 credits in Bachelors degrees or 60 credits with

Masters degrees) Or

Experience in a marketing management role that

has provided students with the ability to evidence

that they can meet the learning outcomes of the

CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing if required

to do so and is sufficient to pass the entry test to

level 6.

The aim of this qualification is to provide the

knowledge, skills and ‘ability to do’ that a typical

Marketing Manager would need. Employers

will be expecting those who complete this

qualification to be able to demonstrate skills such

as planning and balancing needs and interests of

all stakeholders.

The qualification is a hybrid of marketing with

a considerable emphasis on management as

marketers move from specialist aspects of

marketing into either a functional or departmental

role.

The focus shifts from theoretical concepts of

marketing to providing insights into the key

aspects of managing the marketing function

as well as recognising various departmental

opportunities such as channel management,

communications, customers, new product

development/innovation.


Marketing MA (top-up from Postgraduate Diploma CIM)Mode of study: Part Time or Distance Learning

Duration: One year

Entry requirements: Applicants must have

successfully completed the Chartered Institute of

Marketing (CIM) Professional Postgraduate Diploma.

The programme consists of two modules and

is designed to broaden specialist knowledge

gained at the professional level. The module on

‘Managing Strategic Change’ takes an in-depth

look at both leading edge strategic issues and

change processes.

The module covers the business tools, techniques

and concepts used in scanning the business

environment for potential changes, analysing

the potential implications of differing scenarios

strategies and processes before developing

responses to potential changes.

The dissertation and research methods module

extends your knowledge and understanding of

methodological issues, leading to the production

of a research proposal. The dissertation gives you

the opportunity to complete a substantial piece

of independent research on a topic of strategic

significance.


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SPECIALIST

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Institute of Linguists) Health or LawMode of study: Blended Learning

Duration: One year

Entry requirements: Applicants must meet a

number of essential entry requirements to join the

course:

• Applicants must be fluent in English and their

other language. They should be able to speak and

write in both languages at a level equal to degree

standard. We appreciate that some applicants

have acquired their knowledge of English or their

other language informally through practice and

do not hold formal qualifications. This is taken

into consideration when assessing applications

and we welcome applicants from non-academic

backgrounds.

• Applicants must have the ability to correctly

understand and accurately explain complicated

concepts in both their chosen language and

English.

• Applicants must be a resident of the United

Kingdom.

• Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of

the purpose and responsibilities of public services.

• Applicants must be self-motivated and have a

positive attitude to self-development.

• Applicants entering for the Institute of Linguists

examinations must be 19+ when sitting the end of

year examinations - usually mid June.

On completion of the course, students will have

the skills, knowledge and understanding required

to become a qualified public service interpreter

working in the health or law sector.

Students will be able to:

• Accurately interpret interviews across the whole

range of their chosen public service specialism,

but not exclusively as National Register

Interpreters can also be asked to interpret in

law/health or local government options

• Produce accurate written translations, both into

and out of English, on subjects related to the

health or law sector

• Recall the structure, procedures and associated

vocabulary of all areas of health or legal

services.

Law: www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/459

Health: www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/460

Northampton Business School engages with organisations around the world to provide consultancy services throughout a wide range of industry sectors. With an offering to suit every budget, students, staff and businesses come together to develop and share practical business expertise.

We offer a student led consultancy service

supervised by academics. Students

are closely matched to the needs of the

commissioning organisation and can

undertake short projects such as web

site development and market research.

This offers a low cost solution which may

appeal to smaller businesses.

For more specialist advice, a professional

consultancy service is offered by key

staff within NBS who have a wealth of

experience in developing solutions across

a broad range of disciplines in a variety of

industry sectors.

“We are confident we have the right people with the right skills and experience to meet your business needs”

If you would like to find out more about

our consultancy service contact:

Kate Broadhurst,

Head of Enterprise Development

Telephone 01604 893472 or email

[email protected]

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The University of Northampton Northampton Business School Park Campus Boughton Green Road Northampton NN2 7AL

Contact us:

T 0845 190 4601 E [email protected] W www.northampton.ac.uk/professional

@nbsuninorthants

linkedin.com/in/nbsuninorthants

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